Run Far, Run Fast

by Walt Morey

Recently orphaned, sixteen-year-old Nick flees from the welfare authorities and hops a freight to California.

Genres: Childrens, Adventure

134 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1974

About the author

Walt Morey was an award-winning author of numerous works of children's fiction set in the U.S. Pacific Northwestand Alaska, the places where Morey lived for all of his life. His book Gentle Ben was the basis for the 1967 movie Gentle Giant and the 1967-1969 television show Gentle Ben.

He wrote a total of 17 published books, most of which involve as a central plot element the relationship between man and animals. Many of his works involve survival stories, or people going into the wild to "discover" themselves; redemption through nature is a common theme of Morey's works.

Reviews

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun, easy read about a young boy who runs away when he is about to be put into the adoption system. He meets some good friends along the way and works hard, moving from place to place while trying to stay hidden from who he is - to avoid being sent back.

[SFrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would highly recommend "Run Far Run Fast" to YA readers and upwards.

[Mazzou B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good. Growing up story.